Right across the street from Dollywood and Splash Country sits 2113 Applewood Rd. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath cabin in Sevierville's Hickory Manor is listed at $468,000 by Julie Arnold of MaX House, and the major updates are already done.
At about 1,104 square feet on a 0.48-acre lot, it is a compact mountain retreat with a new back deck, a remodeled walk-in shower, new kitchen appliances and an enclosed outdoor recreation area with a hot tub. Here's what the listing shows and who it fits best.
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Most Smoky Mountain cabins ask you to trade proximity for peace. This one sits on Applewood Road just across from Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country, so park days and evening shows stay close. The Island in Pigeon Forge, the Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are all short drives from here.
Directions from downtown Sevierville run out Veterans Boulevard to McCarter Hollow Road, then left onto Applewood Road. If you have been shopping Hidden Mountain and the Walden's Creek side of town, this address puts you closer to the theme parks and still inside Sevier County.
For the bigger town picture, our pros and cons of living in Sevierville and the Moving to Sevierville guide cover neighborhoods, costs and day-to-day life.
Buyers who want mountain living without a gut renovation will like what the MLS already lists as finished. The cabin has a remodeled walk-in shower, all-new kitchen appliances, fresh interior paint, a newer HVAC system, a new water heater, a whole-house water softener and a spacious new back deck.

The remodeled walk-in shower.
Those are the expensive jobs most buyers would rather inherit than schedule. Ask for the age of each system and any remaining warranties so your inspector can confirm what the photos show.
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The layout keeps things simple: five rooms total, hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings and an eat-in kitchen. Central heat and air run on electric. With 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, overnight guests get their own space without needing a second story of stairs.

The main living area with cathedral ceilings.

The kitchen with new appliances.
The MLS also describes the cabin as fully furnished and turnkey. Ask for a written list of what conveys so there are no surprises at closing. Looking for another Sevier County option from the MaX House team? Chase Drews has a villa at 2044 Hickory Ridge Way #3334, and Julie Arnold also listed 513 Jordan Lane in Seymour with mountain views.
Outside is set up for evenings after a park day. The listing shows a spacious new back deck and an enclosed outdoor recreation area with games and a hot tub. At 0.48 acre, the lot gives you room to spread out without managing a hillside farm.

The back deck and outdoor recreation area.
Parking is listed as "other" in the MLS, so confirm driveway layout and guest parking when you tour. If you are comparing outdoor setups across the foothills, the Sevierville city page and Sevier County search are the fastest places to line up similar cabins.
Applewood Road puts theme parks next door and the rest of Sevier County within an easy day-trip radius. Drive times stretch in peak tourist season, especially on the Parkway, so treat these as light-traffic estimates only:
Relocating from out of state? The Greater Knoxville relocation guide covers the metro basics. For the tourist-side market itself, use the Sevierville search button above, and compare the wider metro on Knoxville homes for sale.
Price: The cabin is listed at $468,000. At 1,104 square feet, that works out to about $424 per square foot. It has been Active since August 3, 2026, at this price.
Taxes: Confirm the current property tax bill with the Sevier County Trustee before you budget. Plug the numbers into our mortgage calculator to estimate a monthly payment, or start with the affordability calculator if you're still setting a range.
Short-term rental note: The MLS remarks say the cabin has been used as a short-term rental. Sevierville and Sevier County rules for short-term rentals can change, and permits or community restrictions may apply. Verify every requirement yourself before you buy. We never promise rental income on any home.
Schools: The MLS record for this listing doesn't name the school zones. Confirm by address with Sevier County Schools before you buy.
This one lines up well for a few kinds of buyers. Couples or small families who want Dollywood next door get a compact, updated layout. Second-home shoppers who want a furnished place they can lock and leave get the turnkey finishes already listed. First-time buyers stretching into Sevier County can start with our first-time home buyer guide, and out-of-town buyers can follow the remote home buying guide.
Ready to compare more options? Browse the full buyer resource hub, then reach out to our agents when you want a private showing.
Updated cabins near the parks draw steady interest from Knoxville weekenders and out-of-state buyers. If y'all own a home near Applewood Road, Veterans Boulevard or Hidden Mountain and wonder what it would bring, start with a free home value estimate and read our seller guide. Our team will walk through the numbers with you.
Ready to see the deck, the hot tub area and the remodeled bath in person? Tap See This Home above for the full listing photo set, then reach out and we'll set up a showing of 2113 Applewood Rd.
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Cover photo: The mill dam of the Pigeon Forge Mill (Old Mill) along the West Fork of the Little Pigeon River by Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Home photos courtesy of the listing.